Prometheus Symphony Orchestra
2019-2020 Concert Series
Celebrating 55 Years of Music Making
See “Previous Concerts” for 2013-2019 Concert Information
We are happy to offer free, Sunday afternoon concerts to further Prometheus’ primary mission of bringing classical music to members of our community, including those who may not otherwise be able to attend a live symphony concert. Families with children are always welcome and the facility is wheelchair accessible. There is no admission fee for our concerts but donations are gratefully accepted.
CONCERTS ARE SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT 3:00 PM at :
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
114 Montecito Avenue, Oakland · Map Parking Info
2019-20 Season
First Concert: Sunday, September 29, 2019
Antonin Dvořák · Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 Mvt-I Mvt-II Mvt-III Mvt-IV
Hugo Alfvén · Midsommarvaka “Swedish Rhapsody” (mp3)
Second Concert: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Robert Schumann – Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major Op. 97 “Rhenish” Mvt-I Mvt-II Mvt-III Mvt-IV Mvt-V
Maurice Ravel · Boléro (mp3)
Julia Perry · A Short Piece for Large Orchestra (mp3)
*The performance of the Perry is part of Prometheus Symphony Orchestra’s Women Composers series,
which seeks to promote discovery of new favorites in classical music.
Third Concert: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Jean Sibelius • Symphony No. 5 in Eb Major, Op. 82
Carl Nielsen • Flute Concerto
Maya Stock, flute
Felix Khuner Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner
Fourth Concert: Sunday, March 22, 2020
POSTPONED in Response to COVID-19 Concerns
Stravinsky and Hoover Works are Planned for May 17th
Fifth Concert: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Igor Stravinsky · The Rite of Spring
Katherine Hoover · Medieval Suite – Women Composer Series
Catherine Jennings, flute soloist